I start my job at the guitar store this week. I'm more involved in sales and cleaning things, but I still get to hang out with guitars whenever I'm there. It's minimum wage and I only work for a couple of hours everyday, but I've got my foot in the door and I can definitely learn some things.

And the bigger news, my Dad got a job! Our unemployment checks ran out the same week he this job materialized. It's a sales job, and not something he was considering before but since the opportunity presented itself he took it. We're not going to be rich or anything, but it's more than unemployment and it'll pay the bills. It involved traveling too, mainly just to Austin and San Antonio. After he settles into the job I'm going to see if I can tag along sometimes so we can hit the blues jams out there, particularly in Austin. God is good!

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I know how your Dad must feel.Most men are miserable if we're not supporting our families. That's great news. Glad the job is going to happen.......... Mike

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Thats great news TGS! i bet your dad is really happy, and its great that you were also able to get a job!

Glad to hear that things are looking up for you and your Dad TGS.Working in a guitar store has many advantages,you get to try out new gear(and give us a review of what's good or not),you're surrounded by the things you love all day long,you can pick up all kinds of tips on playing and technique from seasoned players that come through,you can get your gear at a reduced price or even cost if the boss sees that you're a committed worker and good sales person.Furthermore any job you love to do isn't work.Good luck to you and your Dad,I hope that's everything gets better from here on in.

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Congrats to both of you, TGS!

Let me know if you need some restaurant recommendations in San Antonio!

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I really like all them "Aster" guitars. You know, like the Stratoc, Telec and Jazzm.

Some of the best food I've ever had has been in San Antonio!

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That is good news. Glad everything worked out when they did. Every think has a reason, we just have to find ot what the reason is. Best of luck to you both.

Let us know if they move you into doing more hands on guitar stuff. The foot is in the door. Also please let me know if the place you work at is worth going to for a good professional set-up. I do one every 1 to 2 years as needed and although I love my current person, I always look for a back-up.

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2012 American Deluxe
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2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

I am very happy for you both!

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It's a very good place for getting a pro set up. The guitar tech is very professional, and he's been taking care of my guitars since I started playing. I've tried other guys too, but for the quality of the work, the price and the fact that he can typically do it in a week or less I've stuck with him. I'll send you an email with the name of the place if you'd like. I just don't want everybody in the world to know where I work. lol

We're a authorized Fender dealer and warranty center too. We don't have a huge selection of Fenders, but we have some good ones and Fender is one of the main brands we deal with.

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Congrats Slinger! I would love to have had a job like that when I was your age! Enjoy it because there is nothing better than having a job you love everyday. I have that currently...for 24 years a great job which I love to do everyday!
ABS

Congratulations Texas on the guitar store gig and a big congratulations for your Dad landing a job. That is something I'm still applying for.

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you can save the world with your guitar one love song at a time it's just better, more fun, easier with a fender solid body electric guitar or electric bass guitar.

thats great new for both of you, working in a guitar centre would be awesome

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Great news Tex! I hope everything works out well, for you and your dad too. The best of luck to you both!

That's cool, and if you are leary about me that's cool too. If you want you can send e-mail to my account, it should be in my profile info I think. Just looking for another tech, in case my usual ones at TME leave for some strange reason. Also want another place to visit for deals, especially if anauthorized Fender dealer/repair shop.

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2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

glad to hear that. i wish you a great start there.

cheers

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